Jeongmin Kim | NK News
July 16, 2024

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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is the Lead Correspondent at NK News and Editorial Director at KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Kim covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

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ROK forces conduct drills against North Korean drones in and around Seoul

ROK forces conduct drills against North Korean drones in and around Seoul

Exercises come as military has sought to boost defenses after DPRK drone incursion near presidential office last year

ROK forces conduct drills against North Korean drones in and around Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 25, 2023
South Korean gets 3 years in prison for ‘lobbying’ North Korea with over $450K

South Korean gets 3 years in prison for ‘lobbying’ North Korea with over $450K

Court says An Bu-soo sent money to Pyongyang in effort to bring DPRK beer and cold noodles to South

South Korean gets 3 years in prison for ‘lobbying’ North Korea with over $450K
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Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2023
EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development

EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development

Europe will never accept Pyongyang’s ‘back door’ nuclear armament, European Council president says after meeting

EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 23, 2023
North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

Intelligence agency says group that defected across inter-Korean maritime border related, watched ROK TV before escape

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

New ship carries bigger guns and advanced anti-sub technology as ROK navy expands deterrence efforts at sea

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2023
North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says

North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says

Justin Trudeau suggests DPRK weapons and Ukraine war pose ‘interwoven’ threat, pledging to boost cooperation with Seoul

North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2023
South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack

South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack

School and offices join first such defense drills in six years, as Seoul looks to improve civic response capabilities

South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2023
ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds

ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds

Defense ministry says missile defenses and precision strike assets not yet at same level in wide-ranging assessment

ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 16, 2023
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed

Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed

Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats

Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 12, 2023
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